Les Launes Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled fish, poultry in cream sauce, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the alluvial plains and terraces of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation in the Northern Rhône, Delas 'Les Launes' Blanc is a classic expression of the region's white winemaking heritage. The wine is crafted from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes, which are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their delicate primary aromas and crisp acidity. This careful, protective winemaking style avoids oak aging to highlight the pure, vibrant notes of white peach, apricot, and white flowers, underpinned by a subtle minerality characteristic of the local soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1835 in the northern Rhône valley, Delas Frères has evolved from its origins in Tournon-sur-Rhône into one of the region's benchmark estates, acquiring its defining identity under the Delas family before becoming part of the Roederer Collection in 1993. Situated at its architecturally celebrated, gravity-fed winery in Tain-l'Hermitage, the house manages prestigious estate vineyards alongside curated négociant partnerships. The viticultural foundation is centered on the steep, south-facing granitic amphitheaters of Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, and Côte-Rôtie, supplemented by alluvial terraces in Crozes-Hermitage. Farmed under certified organic and High Environmental Value Level 3 standards, Delas practices rigorous parcel-by-parcel selections and gentle, temperature-regulated fermentations designed to preserve fruit purity and structural tension. Renowned for sculptural Syrah and opulent, mineral-laced Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, Delas Frères expresses classic Rhône typicity through iconic cuvées such as Hermitage Les Bessards, Domaine des Tourettes, and Saint-Joseph Sainte-Épine.
🍇 Grapes
Marsanne, Roussanne
🍷 ABV
13%